Anna Masek

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(Research):From US GenWeb
Saunders County, Nebraska Family Stories
Jiri and Katerina MASEK
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nesaunde/1983hist/saco83-p320.html

Jiri (George), 1827-1914, and Katerina Pokorny Masek, 1831-1915, left Sedlec, Snojmo, Moravia and came to the United States in 1876 with their six children: Anton, Frank, Charles, Katerina, Anna and John. Jiri was a wheelwright in Moravia. Upon arriving in New York, Jiri was told he would make great use of his anvil in Nebraska.

Jiri homesteaded in Elk Precinct. His farm was near the Oxbow Trail. He used the anvil while repairing the wagons of settlers who passed by on the trail. This anvil is now in the possession of a great-grandson. The settlers passing did a lot of Jiri's farming in exchange for his blacksmith work. Jiri added to his homestead and became a wealthy farmer.

The oldest son, Anton, married Antonia Novacek. Their first child, Sophia, was born on the ocean voyage to America. The other children were Frank, Mary Ann Novacek, Joseph F., Anna Dudek, Anton J., and George A. Many of his descendants live in the Valparaiso area.

Frank, the second son, died at age 39, unmarried. He was a talented musician.

Charles, the third child, married Rose Dufek and had 12 children. They were Thomas, Agnes Krchnavy, Anton, Emilie, Charles, Mary Chmelka, James, Bessie Birkel, Paul, Emil Frank, Della Navratil, and Helen Sloup. Charles lived in Butler County, and spelled his name "Mashek."

Katerina, the fourth child, married John J. Scholz. She died a month after her only son's birth. The son, John, was raised by his grandparents and John and Emma Masek.

Anna, the fifth child, married John Vachal. They lived in Saunders County. Their children were Mary Phillips, John Jr., Agnes Racek, Charles, 2 infants, names unknown, and Adolph.

John, the sixth son, married Emma Kubik. (See John Masek.)

A grandson remembers that Katerina was a small but spunky woman. She never learned to read or write, Czech or English. But she made the best rye bread he has ever eaten.

George and Katerina, in their extreme old age, moved to Weston to live with their retired son, Anton. George died of old age, complicated by a broken hip, at the age of 87. Katerina died in 1915 at the age of 84. Submitted by Gladys Masek Cajka

Anna married Jan "John" Vachal about 1894. Jan was born between 1869 and 1871 in Bohemia; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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John F. Vachal

Funeral services for John F. Vachal, 88, of Morse Bluff were held Friday afternoon at Moser Memorial Chapel.

Vachal, a retired farmer, died July 31 at Birchwood Manor in North Bend.

He was born May 10, 1896 at Prague, the son of John and Ann (Masek) Vachal. He farmed near Prague until 1930 then farmed near Morse Bluff. In 1965 he moved to Morse Bluff, and had been a resident of Birchwood for 4 1/2 years before his death. He was a member of the ZCBJ Lodge at Morse Bluff.

He married Julia Racek of Morse Bluff, Jan. 2, 1923 at Fremont. She survives.

Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Delvin (Betty) Lorenzen of Cedar Bluffs; a brother, Adolph V achal of Schuyler; and three grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by an infant daughter; a brother, Charles; and two sisters, Mrs. George (Mary) Phillips and Mrs. William IAgnes) Racek.

Rev. Donald Proett of Wahoo officiated at the funeral, with Adolph and James Nemec serving as vocalists. Pallbearers were Stanley Vachal, Joe Vachal, George Phillips, Jim Phillips, George Havlovec and Steve Brabec. Burial was at Killian Cemetery southwest of Morse Bluff.

Memorials have been suggested to the North Bend Rescue Squad.

(Unddated, unreferenced newspaper clipping, Courtesy of Caroline Mastny: 1984 handwritten on the clipping)

Jan married Julia Racek on 2 Jan 1923 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska. Julia (daughter of Vaclav "James" Racek and Veronika Beznoska) was born on 19 Feb 1894 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 13 Mar 1987 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska; was buried in Czech National (Killian) Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. Agnes Racek

Services were Tuesday at Moser Memorial Chapel at North Bend for Mrs. Agnes Racek, 78. The Rev. Audrey Scott officiated with burial in Kiliam Cemetery west of Morse Bluff. Mr. and Mrs. James Arneal furnished the music.

Pallbearers were Ed Virka, Ray Racek, Delvin Lorenzen, Ludwig Phillips, Stanley Vachal and William Brabec.

Mrs. Racek died Friday evening at the North Bend Nursing home.

She was born Oct. 6, 1898, in Prague and lived there until her marriage. She then lived at Morse Bluff until moving to Fremont in 1960. She was a member of the ZCBH Lodge at Morse Bluff.

She married William Racek Aug. 16, 1926. He died March 14, 1960.

Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. George (Wilma) Havlovec of North Bend; brothers, Adolph Vachal of North Bend and John Vachal of Morse Bluff; and three grandchildren.

SSN 508-56-9599

CZECH NATIONAL CEMETERY (also known as Killian Cemetery) located in Bohemian township in the NE 1/4 SW 1/4 of Sec 23 Township 17, Range 5E of Saunders County, Nebraska.

Recorded on April 12, 1977 and completed on April 15, 1977 by Clarabelle Mares 1722 E 19 Fremont, Nebraska and assisted by Kathrine Petersen. Cemetery in very good condition. Working from front to back in rows.

Row 3 west to east
Agnes Racke 1898-1977

Aneska married William Racek on 16 Aug 1926 in David City, Butler County, Nebraska. William (son of Vaclav "James" Racek and Veronika Beznoska) was born on 23 Dec 1876 in Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 14 Mar 1960 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska; was buried in Czech National (Killian) Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Agnes Hanis. Agnes was born on 8 Aug 1906 in Nebraska; died on 18 Feb 1999 in Colon, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Betty J. Lorenzen, 87 years, of Cedar Bluffs, NE passed away Monday, March 11, 2024 at her home.

Betty was born on July 7, 1936 to John and Julia (Racek) Vachal on the family farm in Saunders County Nebraska. She attended grade at District 54 and graduated from North Bend High School. After high school, Betty taught at a country school West of Morse Bluff, NE. On June 23, 1956, Betty married Delvin Lorenzen at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Cedar Bluffs. After marriage, she worked in the cafeteria at school and Marcy's Cafe in Fremont, NE. The job she loved the most was working at Camp Calvin Crest with her husband Delvin for many years.

Betty meticulously cared for her yard and had house painting skills that a professional could only dream of. Betty's family enjoyed many of her delicious Czech recipes which included dumplings and Kolaches. She also had a musical talent and played both the accordion and piano. Lastly, Betty always looked forward to spending time with her family and friends.

Betty was an auxiliary member in Cedar Bluffs. She was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Cedar Bluffs where she was part of the LWML for many years.

She was preceded by her parents; husband, Delvin; and infant sister.

She is survived by her sons, Larry Lorenzen (Jeanne Kiger), and Terry (Alice) Lorenzen; daughter, Sheryl (Corby) Martens; grandchildren, Madelyn (Ben) Ayers, Andrew Lorenzen, and Dylan (Kimberly) Martens; and great-grandchildren, Elliot and Audrey.

Funeral service will be 10:30 A.M., Friday, March 15, 2024 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Cedar Bluffs, NE. Visitation will be from 5 P.M. to 8 P.M. Thursday at Moser Memorial Chapel in Cedar Bluffs.

Burial will take place at Johannes Cemetery near Cedar Bluffs.

Online condolences may be left at: www.mosermemorialchapels.com

Moser Memorial Chapel, 200 West Main, Cedar Bluffs, NE 68015 402-628-3445

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Betty married Delvin Andrew Lorenzen on 23 Jun 1956 in Cedar Bluffs, Saunders County, Nebraska. Delvin was born on 25 Feb 1932 in Cedar Bluffs, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 13 Jul 2000 in Cedar Bluffs, Saunders County, Nebraska; was buried in Johannes Cemetery, Cedar Bluffs, Saunders, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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CZECH NATIONAL CEMETERY (also known as Killian Cemetery) located in Bohemian township in the NE 1/4 SW 1/4 of Sec 23 Township 17, Range 5E of Saunders County, Nebraska.

Recorded on April 12, 1977 and completed on April 15, 1977 by Clarabelle Mares 1722 E 19 Fremont, Nebraska and assisted by Kathrine Petersen. Cemetery in very good condition. Working from front to back in rows.

Row 3 west to east
Agnes Racek 1928-1936

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NORTH BEND -- Wilma A. Havlovec, 65, of North Bend died Thursday, Jan. 24, 2002, at A.J. Merrick Manor in Fremont.

Wilma Racek was born March 25, 1936, in Morse Bluff. She was a graduate of North Bend High School and attended Midland Lutheran College in Fremont for two years and received her teaching certificate. She taught at rural schools in Saunders County and Dodge County. She married George Havlovec June 25, 1955, in North Bend. After her marriage, she lived in Fremont until moving to a farm near North Bend in 1966. She worked in the housekeeping department of Memorial Hospital of Dodge County (now Fremont Area Medical Center) for several years.

She was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church in North Bend, the church circle and St. Ann's Altar Society.

Survivors include: her husband; a son, Mark (and wife, Rita) Havlovec of Blair; a daughter, Sandy (Mrs. Richard) Talbot of Honey Creek, Iowa; a son-in-law, Larry Jessen of Homer; and four grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a daughter.

The funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Charles' Catholic Church in North Bend. The Rev. Tom Sellentin will officiate. Visitation will be 1-9 p.m. Monday and 9-10 a.m. Tuesday, all at Moser Memorial Chapel in North Bend. A vigil service will be 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Killian Cemetery near Morse Bluff.

A memorial has been established to the American Cancer Society.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Wilma married George Albert Havlovec on 25 Jun 1955 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska. George was born on 23 Apr 1930 in Prague, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 15 Jun 2014 in North Bend, Dodge County, Nebraska; was buried in Killian Cemetery, Morse Bluff, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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MARY ANN BRABEC

Mass of Christian Burial Directions
Thursday, December 29, 2022 ~ 10:00 a.m.
St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church ~ Wahoo, Nebraska
Interment at St. Wenceslaus Cemetery ~ Wahoo, Nebraska

Visitation & Rosary Directions
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Visitation ~ 5:00 ? 7:00 p.m.
Rosary ~ 7:00 p.m.
Svoboda Funeral Home ~ Wahoo, Nebraska

Memorials
St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church or Masses

Mary Ann Brabec, 91, of Colon, NE, entered into eternal rest on Friday, December 23, 2022 at the Saunders Care Center in Wahoo, NE. She was born August 8, 1931 in Colon, NE to Charles and Agnes (Hanis) Vachal. Mary Ann attended District 88 country school and graduated from wahoo High school in 1949. After graduation she worked for the Saunders County Attorney. On November 25, 1950, Mary Ann married William G. Brabec at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Colon, NE.

Mary Ann enjoyed working on the farm with her husband and tending to the livestock. She loved playing the piano as a volunteer for the Saunders County nursing homes for many years. Her other interests were gardening, flowers, word search books and embroidering. Mary Ann was a member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, St. Ludmilla's Guild and the Serenading Seniors of Wahoo.

She is survived by children, Steven (Carol) Brabec of Colon, NE, Sharon (George) Vrana of Linwood, NE and Diane (Greg) Bouc of Valparaiso, NE; 11 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; sister, Delores Beloyed of Omaha, NE; many other family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Brabec; parents, Charles and Agnes Vachal; sister, Marcella Stava; great-grandchild, Grace Vrana.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, Svoboda Funeral Home)

Mary married William George Ronald Brabec on 25 Nov 1950 in Colon, Saunders County, Nebraska. William was born on 7 Dec 1924 in Colon, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 20 Feb 1988 in Colon, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Louis Frank Stava. Louis was born on 18 Aug 1931 in Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 6 Jan 2003 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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She was survived by husband Larry JESSEN of Homer, NE.